From the April 15, 2011 Edition
The Mountain Communities Family Resource Center may have to close in June because the state may seize tobacco tax funds that have been used to provide services to children ages 0-5 years and their …
From the April 15, 2011 Edition
Two Public Presentations: April 19 at MCMAC; May 4 at Holiday Inn
The final Mountain Communities Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ‘Living Local’ survey about local shopping patterns had an excellent response from the community. …
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By Patric Hedlund
Mourners gathered within a colorful amphitheater of school buses adorned with bright paper flowers to share fond memories of the talented and unique Rochelle ‘Shelly’ Mason on Saturday, April 9.
Despite a …
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533 Houses Proposed for Poppy Hills
By Patric Hedlund
A development proposed in 2006 as Gorman Post Ranch has been bought out of bankruptcy.
Speculators are again seeking a green light from the …
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And What the Heck Do they Do?
Reported by Jan de Leeuw, Cuddy Valley
Members of the TriCounty Watchdogs (TCW) live here in the Mountain Communities and are active in many ways. The mission of …
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Reported by Gita and Harry Nelson
For many of us, friends or relatives are often there to lend a hand when difficulties arise in the Mountain Communities. But when outside aid is needed, who can …
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By Pam Sturdevant
The Friday night opening of The Vagina Monologues was held at the Work of HeART Gallery, which created an intimate, cozy setting.
The monologues ranged from emotionally intense to hilarious and wild. …
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The Pine Mountain Learning Center (PMLC) is a K-6 charter school with 85 students within El Tejon Unified School District. With a 915 API score, it is the top-rated elementary school in all of …
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Katherine King and Shelia Clark received a $10,000 check from Jeffrey R. Pickering, President and CEO of Kern Community Foundation. The grant is for the Center of the World Festival’s storytelling program. Deadline for COWFest’s …